Combat Systems Engineer

Trinzic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Salary & reviews

Parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Novated leasing

Stock purchase plan

Private health insurance discounts

Career development

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a Combat Systems Engineer to support Combat Management and Communications Systems across Defence maritime capabilities. You will mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance to Commonwealth representatives and stakeholders, and sustain critical PBS assets.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor degree in engineering, 10+ years in a regulated defence environment, and eligibility for Chartered Engineer status. An active Baseline Defence Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in a recognised engineering discipline.
• Experience with requirements development, design review and acceptance within a regulated technical framework.
• Membership of a recognised professional body and Chartered Engineer registration.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Eligible for ITAR clearance for relevant ship systems.
• Active baseline Defence security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Combat Management and Communications Systems engineering expertise under supervision.
• Identify technical risks to integration, cybersecurity and design requirements.
• Support engineering activities and conduct design reviews.
• Develop statements for design tasks and manage engineering change processes.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams on systems engineering, safety and certification.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters.

Skills

Requirements Development

Design Review

Regulated engineering

Chartered Engineer eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Title:

Combat Systems Engineer

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM)

The CLCM is integrated into the System Program Office (SPO) and contracted to deliver through-life asset management of Products being supported (PBS). The CLCM performs asset, sustainment and engineering functions to optimise availability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and minimise risk through life of the PBS. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with Regional Maintenance Centre’s (RMC) to plan maintenance activities and installation of capability upgrades. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with the Design Services Contract (DSC) to plan and execute engineering changes and services. The CLCM delivers functions against the contract scope across the Asset Class Enterprise to support Defence Maritime Capability.

The Opportunity:

Join KBR as a Combat Systems Engineer and play a key role in supporting the delivery of engineering services across Combat Management Systems and Communications Systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will provide trusted technical advice to Commonwealth representatives and key stakeholders, contributing to the sustainment and ongoing performance of critical maritime capabilities.

In this role, you will apply your expertise across Combat Management, sensors and effectors, Internal and External Communications Systems, including RF, satellite and shipborne information technology on the Products Being Supported. You will collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, providing guidance on technical matters, supporting engineering activities, and helping to deliver effective, risk-based outcomes.

As a holder of an Engineering delegation, you will contribute technical advice on sustainment activities that support the ACSSPO Principal Engineer on PBS. This is an opportunity to work within a highly collaborative environment, influence important engineering decisions, and support the capability and readiness of complex Defence systems.

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision deliver Combat Management and Communications Systems Engineering expertise and technical advice, in support of the Engineering activities required of the CLCM.
• Primarily work to understand and identify technical risks to integration, compatibility and cybersecurity with a view to deconflict competing design requirements to assure that risks are mitigated in design conducted by external agencies, partners and stakeholders.
• Perform activities directed by the CLCM Senior Combat Systems Engineer and ACSSPO Principal Engineer (PE) as required.
• Deliver engineering activities to ensure compliance with approved policy, plans and processes. Conduct work to the requirements of the Engineering Management Plan.
• Develop tasking statements for design tasks to be executed in accordance with the planned schedule.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop design solutions and requirements in the context of Engineering Change Management, Configuration management, Systems Safety and Certification.
• Review engineering design task deliverables and conduct associated technical Design Reviews.
• Conduct technical risk assessments within the limits of engineering delegation.
• Conduct Systems Engineering verification activities.
• Work within and to the requirements of Navy Seaworthiness Program and the Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Verify new Request for Problem Resolution (RPR) against the approved Requirements baseline, Certification Basis and Safety Case Report on the PBS.
• Manage Request for Variations (RFV) assigned prior to expiry date to Return to Standard (RTS), Make Permanent or cancellation.
• Formulate solutions to problems by working collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Under general supervision, independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, calculations and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Under supervision, perform work which involves conventional engineering practice and assessment but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, systems integration, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

• Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent, qualification in a recognised Engineering related discipline;
• Experience with Requirements Development, Design Review and Acceptance within a regulated technical framework, example Department of Defence.
• Hold, or be eligible for, membership of a recognised professional body and registration as Chartered Engineering;
• A minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems.

Desirable:

• Experience in a Department of Defence design delivery.
• Experience in marine design or maintenance.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.